2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 259 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. (479 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz E. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fighter | E |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3224 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 479 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |